This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or reduced engine power message. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P2120, P2122, P2123, P2125, P2127, P2128, and/or P2138. Technician will need to inspect the Accelerator Pedal Position circuits for poor terminal tension.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2010 Chevrolet Silverado cruise control problems
moderate Owners of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado have filed 9 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control, typically surfacing around 67,000 miles at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 Silverado | 9 |
| 2007 Silverado | 10 |
| 2008 Silverado | 6 |
| 2009 Silverado | 11 |
| 2010 Silverado (this page) | 9 |
| 2011 Silverado | 10 |
| 2012 Silverado | 6 |
| 2013 Silverado | 8 |
| 2014 Silverado | 10 |
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering cruise control on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the installation of Cruise Control on a vehicle which did not come equipped with the option. Technician will need to contact the Techline Customer Support Center to determine if a calibration is available for the vehicle. If they are able to provide a calibration for the vehicle then order steering wheel with cruise control buttons, steering wheel sir coil, and steering column wiring harness.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the installation of Cruise Control on a vehicle which did not come equipped with the option. Technician will need to contact the Techline Customer Support Center to determine if a calibration is available for the vehicle. If they are able to provide a calibration for the vehicle then order steering wheel with cruise control buttons, steering wheel sir coil, and steering column wiring harness.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an instrument panel backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative, unwanted horn activation, radio controls inoperative or unwanted activation, OnStar unwanted activation, and cruise control inoperative. Technician should inspect for a short to ground on the steering wheel near the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint coil connector X2 and make necessary repairs to any shorted circuits and then position the wiring.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗CADILLAC/GMC/CHEVROLET: INFORMATION ON CRUISE CONTROL BEING INOPERATIVE DUE TO BPP CIRCUIT SIGNAL AND/OR TCC/CRUISE BRAKE PEDAL PARAMETERS, WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED BUT SHOWS APPLIED. MODELS 2007-2013 ALL ESCALADES, AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, SIERRA, ALL YUKONS.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
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File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 9 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 49,000 and 210,000 miles, with the median around 67,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 49,000; a quarter make it past 210,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Chevrolet/Silverado.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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